Veterans’ Earned Benefits Access Act of 2026

This bill changes how the Department of Veterans Affairs takes back separation, severance, and readjustment pay from former service members who also receive veterans' disability compensation. The VA Secretary could collect the amount in monthly installments, as a lump sum, or through another payment plan. The Secretary could also waive the deductions for a member who shows they would cause financial hardship. Within 90 days, the VA must write rules that cap monthly deductions at 25 percent of the member's disability compensation and set up a process to apply for a hardship waiver. The changes would take effect the month after final rules are published.

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Sponsors

• James E. Risch Republican sponsor
• 0 cosponsors